Yamato - Sapphire G20 X-Ray And Checkweigher

Applications & Use Cases

• Ensuring food product safety by detecting foreign bodies such as metal, glass, and dense plastics.
• Verifying product weight to comply with legal metrology regulations and minimise giveaway.
• Inspecting packaged goods for missing components or incorrect fill levels.
• Quality control in high-volume production lines for confectionery, baked goods, and ready meals.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

For this class of integrated X-ray and checkweigher, throughput typically ranges from 100 to 300 packs per minute, depending on product size and weight.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly require a 230V, single-phase, 50Hz electrical supply.

Footprint

Integrated systems typically have a combined footprint, with total length often exceeding 2 metres, requiring adequate line space.

Detection capabilities

X-ray systems commonly detect metals, glass, stone, and high-density plastics, while checkweighers verify product mass accuracy.

Weighing accuracy

Checkweighers in this category typically offer accuracy within +/- 0.5 to 2 grams, depending on product characteristics and speed.

Belt width

Belt widths commonly found on units of this type vary, with X-ray belts typically wider than checkweigher belts to accommodate product flow.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of foreign bodies can an X-ray system detect?

  X-ray systems are effective at detecting a range of contaminants including metals (ferrous, non-ferrous, stainless steel), glass, calcified bone, stone, and high-density plastics. Detection capability is influenced by contaminant density and product characteristics.

• How does an integrated X-ray and checkweigher system improve efficiency?

• What maintenance is typically required for this type of equipment?

• Is specialist training required to operate an X-ray inspection system?

• Can this equipment handle different product sizes and weights?